{"title":"Courses + Events","description":"Courses \u0026amp; Events Category","products":[{"product_id":"parent-kid-canoe-wilderness-course-1","title":"Parent \u0026 Kid Canoe Wilderness Course - August 10-13, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Join us on a Canoe Wilderness Course for 4 days \u0026amp; 3 nights of canoe training \u0026amp; lessons for being safe and having fun in the wilderness. This course\/adventure is designed for a parent\/guardian and child aged 7-14* to be paired up in a tandem canoe for a series of white-water canoeing \u0026amp; wilderness skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates: \u003c\/strong\u003eAugust 10-13th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the Churchill River, upstream from Missinipe, SK (Barker Lake \u0026amp; Devil Lake area)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $995+GST per pair** (parent \u0026amp; child) The price includes all instruction, food, and group camp gear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCanoes can be rented from us at an additional charge of $50 per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a Canoe rental for this course? \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-per-day-2?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Participants are responsible for bringing personal camping gear for tenting, and suitable canoe and canoe equipment for paddling. Canoes can be rented from us at an additional charge of $50 per day. Please speak with Geoff about what length \u0026amp; type of canoe you will be using. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   The course starts Monday afternoon at 1 pm at Devil Lake Campground. Devil Lake is located 8km up the road from Misinippi, SK, on the Churchill River. After a quick meet and greet, we will prepare to pack the canoes for a 3-hour paddle to camp that will include 1 short portage. The course ends on Thursday afternoon, (2-3 pm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    **In order to achieve paddling comfort for both parent \u0026amp; child, we can only take registrations in pairs. There will be no sitting or kneeling in the middle of the canoe, each person will be paddling either the bow or stern end of a tandem canoe. If a parent has more than one child and cannot find a willing participant to register with that child, we do have the option of pairing a child with an instructor for the course. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration for an additional single person is \u003cstrong\u003e$495+GST and there is a limit to these spots, to purchase \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/parent-kid-canoe-wilderness-course-extra-participant-ticket\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a Canoe rental for this course, to purchase \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-per-day-2?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taking your kids into the wilderness for a canoe trip is a fantastic way to spend time outdoors. With a canoe, you are able to haul more gear and kids don’t get as fatigued as when you go hiking or backpacking so it’s a great way to get into the wilderness earlier. Plus, you will learn some great skills that can transfer to backpacking or other outdoor adventures later in life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   After taking this course, you will have the skills to safely plan and take your family on your own canoe excursion on many of the great rivers and areas we have in Canada and Northern Saskatchewan. In addition to canoe skills, we will be teaching safe camping skills, meal planning and preparation, and bushcraft\/wilderness survival skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   This course will be taught on the beautiful Northern Shield, on the Rivers and Lakes of the famous Churchill River System. We will be camping in one location for the duration of the trip and paddling and playing in gentle rapids. There will be some R \u0026amp; R (rest \u0026amp; relaxation) time built into the course to allow time for fishing, reading, games etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe water is wonderfully warm this time of year, the daylight hours long, and the bugs are at a minimum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills covered by this course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the skills will be taught to both you and your child, so you can realize your abilities, and limitations, for safe wilderness canoe tripping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddling Class 1 rapids in a tandem canoe with your child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwimming and water safety in lakes \u0026amp; rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Camping skills such as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ol-alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampsite selection \u0026amp; set up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacking, loading, navigation, and travel in a canoe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeal Planning, packing, preparation and cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrip planning, risk management, and safe practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilderness First-aid tips \u0026amp; training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Building, safe saw \u0026amp; axe use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*This is a course and group participation and proper behavior and attention are required for the safety of the group. Upon registration you will be asked to answer some questions regarding food allergies, physical fitness, and any relevant previous outdoor experience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are 2 instructors for this course, each with many years of canoe tripping and wilderness experience. In addition, each instructor for the course has a specialty to share with the group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColin Frey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a master Outdoor Wilderness Specialist and Wilderness First Responder, he will be the main programmer of the camp skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeoff Horn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a master paddler and will be the main programmer of the paddling \u0026amp; water skills as well as the camp \u0026amp; cooking skills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth instructors have years of experience with teaching both parents \u0026amp; children to be safe in the outdoors and have traveled extensively with their own children in the wilderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e30 days from the course – \u003cstrong\u003e100% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14-29 days from the course – \u003cstrong\u003e75% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0-14 days from the course – \u003cstrong\u003eNo refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: PC PKWILD2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Prairie Summit Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48499167756531,"sku":"202561","price":995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2333\/2851\/files\/PandKCourse.jpg?v=1774984088"},{"product_id":"course-canoe-rental-per-day-2","title":"Parent \u0026 Kid Course Canoe Rental - Per Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent \u0026amp; Kid Course Canoe Rental - Per Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*For a four (4) day course, add four (4) to cart ($200)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis rental is intended for use during our courses and is charged per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2 PFD's and 2 paddles included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer Day Rental Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Summit Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48499200884979,"sku":"202593","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2333\/2851\/files\/get-lost-or-dont-a-blog-about-canoe-navigation_dff8fe2b-8201-46c9-9055-50b94502dce8.jpg?v=1774897306"},{"product_id":"paddle-canada-wilderness-camping-course-may-29-31-2026","title":"Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping Course May 29-31, 2026","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePaddle Canada Wilderness Camping Course May 29-31, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(formally known as Paddle Canada Canoe Tripping)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWilderness Camping is an inter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003emediate camping program aimed at those who already have some front-country camping and paddling experience but would like to learn the competencies necessary for wilderness travel as well as develop basic leadership and risk management skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThroughout the course, students will be expected to lead the group in various activities including navigation, meals, and camp set-up and take-down. At the end of this course, the successful student will have a strong camping skill set and can plan and participate in camping trips up to a week long in a wilderness setting. They will be able to provide peer leadership and navigation skills while on the trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCamping Skills Certification:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCamping Basics certification or equivalent skill and knowledge at the discretion of the course director.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePaddling Skills Certification:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Intro or Intermediate or equivalent skills and knowledge at the discretion of the course director.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOther Training:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWilderness first aid (minimum 16 hours) is strongly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCamping Experience:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA log demonstrating a minimum of 4 camping trips with a total combination of 8 nights or more camping. It is not necessary that these trips involve paddling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e 3 days, 2 nights. May 29-31th, 2026. The course starts Friday at 4:00 pm and will finish early afternoon on Sunday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Costs: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e$395 per person, canoe fee $75 per person, and camping fees of $40 per person. Food is not provided, see below for more information on meal planning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCourse Location: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis course will start and finish at the Lumsden Campground. Shuttles will be provided to move the group and equipment back to the campground on Sunday afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Completion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will receive your Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Learning Topics that will be covered during the course.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis course focuses on intermediate campcraft skills in a wilderness setting and covers the following general topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen \u0026amp; 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This course will take place near rural settings, but we will plan, pack, and travel the same as if we are in a remote setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMeal Planning\u003c\/span\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e Each participant, or pair of participants will be responsible for submitting a meal plan\/food plan for a 5-day trip. They will need to pack food for this 3-day, 2-night trip with the following meals. Friday Supper, Saturday breakfast, lunch, supper, Sunday breakfast \u0026amp; lunch. They will also be responsible for packing drinks, snacks, and a camp stove suitable to prepare their meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIn addition to the meal plan, there are pre-course assignments to be completed, and each participant will be asked to research and present a topic to the group on one of the nights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*Cancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e30 days from the course - \u003cstrong\u003e100% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14-29 days from the course - \u003cstrong\u003e75% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0-14 days from the course - \u003cstrong\u003eNo Refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esku: PC Camp Wild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Summit Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48499380420851,"sku":"201375","price":445.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2333\/2851\/files\/A7R03707-300x300.jpg?v=1774984252"},{"product_id":"paddle-canada-lake-canoe-intermediate-may-1-3-2026","title":"Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Intermediate – May 1-3, 2026","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis canoe course is to expand upon the skills and principles necessary to paddle with a partner in open lake waters, to perform skills and maneuvers with greater refinement and demonstrate confidence in an open water environment, and to develop a greater awareness of environmental hazards and how to avoid\/react to those hazards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe successful Intermediate Lake Tandem candidate is considered an intermediate tandem lake canoeist, capable of performing a variety of land and water-based rescues and more advanced tandem strokes and maneuvers. Maneuvers with the Intermediate program require expanded levels of teamwork and greater precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis canoe course is a prerequisite for becoming a Lake Water Canoe Intro Instructor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIntroduction to Lake Tandem or permission from Instructor based on proof of prior learning of equivalent skill and knowledge. It is up to the paddler to prove to the instructor by means of evidence, demonstration, or assessment that experience has led to learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1st, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, May 2nd, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, and May 3rd, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $345 per person, with a limit of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e10 participants\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCanoe fee of $25 per person per day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a Canoe rental for this course?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-lake-intermediate-3-days\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick Here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis course is taught on Wascana Lake in the heart of Regina, SK. We meet at the small beach area in the North-East corner of the lake, just off Wascana Parkway\/Broad Street. Use the parking lot for the Marina or Willows Restaurant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear needed: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll participants will need to bring their own paddling equipment such as PFD, paddle, throw bag, bailer, and canoe. If you need to rent gear for the course please use the registration extra at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddling Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Launch \u0026amp; remove a canoe (in water along a rocky shoreline)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Paddling concepts (J-Lean, power face, non-power\/back face, inside \u0026amp; outside turns, Catch\/Power\/Recovery Phase, etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Paddling mechanics (yaw, roll, pitch, environmental and other forces that affect the canoe, balance, \u0026amp; trim in windy conditions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Paddlers box - body rotation (use of larger muscle group)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Refine introduction strokes draw (underwater recovery)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Bow rudder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Crossbow rudder \u0026amp; draw righting pry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- J stroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Stern pry\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweeps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Forward \u0026amp; reverse sculling draw\u003cbr\u003e- Reverse j,\u003cbr\u003e- Back draw\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption strokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Sculling pry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Traditional\/punch stroke Canadian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Silent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManoeuvers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- 100m Triangular Course (4-metre corridor with very little yaw, roll, or pitch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Sideslip (90 degrees to dock, limited forward\/backward motion, limited yaw movement) 5 metres, both ways, on one side and then the other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Improved stopping skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Figure 8, inside \u0026amp; outside turns for docking, reverse straight-line (25 metres)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Running Side Slip\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnowledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Designs of canoes and paddles (materials used \u0026amp; repair)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Canoe solo carry, canoe transport on a car: loading and unloading, racks, ropes and\/or straps, knots basic, basic lake navigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $345 per person, with a limit of 12 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a Canoe rental for this course?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-lake-intermediate-3-days\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick Here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGeoff Horn is a Paddle Canada instructor trainer in Moving Water, Lakewater, and Camping (Canoe Tripping), and former Wilderness Education Association (WEA) Instructor. Geoff has set up and taught many XC ski courses \u0026amp; canoe programs in schools all over southern SK and was a session instructor at the U of R teaching canoeing and skiing. 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The nature of Class 1-2 rapids provides a friendly and safe environment to teach and learn the fundamentals of canoeing through moving water before venturing into whitewater rapids. This is an excellent course for people to take who are interested in expanding their canoe tripping skills or are planning on moving from lake canoe trips to river trips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe successful candidate is considered a beginner river canoeist, capable of performing basic shore and water-based river rescues, including self-rescue. The candidate has been introduced to basic river manoeuvres such as eddy turns and ferries while paddling tandem, in Class 1-2 rapids, ripple and small wave rapids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLake Intro or Intermediate Tandem or permission of instructor based on proof of prior learning of equivalent skill and knowledge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $475 per person. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; canoe rentals are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 10-12, 2026, the course begins Friday at 1:00 pm at Devil Lake dock and ends approximately Sunday at 3:00 pm at Devil Lake dock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis course is taught upstream from Missinipe SK which is on the beautiful waters of the Churchill River. This course starts later in the day on Friday so participants can drive up early Friday morning for the course to start at 1 pm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunal Camping: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll participants will need to bring their own camping equipment including tents, and sleeping bags, and pack their own food \u0026amp; snacks for the duration of the course. Common items such as group tarp, portable potties, and group cooking fire are all provided and shared. Upon registration, a course gear list is provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Paddling Gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are bringing your own canoe ensure it has knee pads, painter lines, a bailer, \u0026amp; throw bag. Straight shaft paddles, PFD, and paddling clothing such as a dry top, neoprene booties and gloves, wet suit, or dry suit are optional but this course is early season paddling so please plan accordingly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGeoff Horn is a Paddle Canada Advanced instructor trainer in Moving Water, Lakewater, and Camping (Canoe Tripping), and a former Wilderness Education Association (WEA) Instructor. Geoff has set up and taught many XC ski courses \u0026amp; canoe programs in schools all over SK and was a session instructor at the U of R teaching canoeing and skiing. Geoff has helped design and create canoe certification standards for Regina \u0026amp; area schools for safe canoe tripping and wilderness trips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*Cancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e30 days from the course - 75\u003cstrong\u003e% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14-29 days from the course - 50\u003cstrong\u003e% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0-14 days from the course - \u003cstrong\u003eNo Refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esku: PC Moving Intro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Summit Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48499448086771,"sku":"201374","price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2333\/2851\/files\/20190725_120412-300x225.jpg?v=1765353301"},{"product_id":"paddle-canada-lake-canoe-introduction-may-1-2-2026","title":"Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Introduction – May 1 \u0026 2, 2026","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTo introduce the novice paddler to paddling with a partner in Lake Water situations. This course serves as the prerequisite for Canoe Tripping \u0026amp; Moving Water Canoe courses. Successful completion of this course provides you with a great understanding of lake canoe paddling skills, manoeuvers, and knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCanoe Basics or previous paddling experience approved by the instructor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and May 2,  9:00 am - 4:00 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $225 per person, with a limit of 10 participants. Canoe fee of $25 per person per day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a Canoe rental for this course?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-lake-intermediate-3-days\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick Here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis course is taught on Wascana Lake in the heart of Regina, SK. We meet at the small beach area in the North-East corner of the lake, just off Wascana Parkway\/Broad Street. Use the parking lot for the Marina or Willows Restaurant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear needed: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll participants will need to bring their own paddling equipment such as PFD, paddle, throw bag, bailer, and canoe. If you need to rent gear for the course please use the registration extra at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheory\u003c\/strong\u003e - This course covers information and tips on preparing for canoeing, safety regulations and safe canoe procedures, environmental hazards, and an in-depth review of the parts of the canoe and canoe equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral paddling skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Launch and remove canoe (shore or dock)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Paddling concepts (MITH, basic: hand placement)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Paddling mechanics (balance \u0026amp; trim, and pivot point)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Stroke terminology (catch, power phase, recovery)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Switching sides in cadence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Body position (centered on the seat \u0026amp; reach with the shaft hand)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddling strokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Forward and Reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Check (stop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Draw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Pry or Push Away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Stern Rudders \u0026amp; J Stroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Low Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManeuvers (performed on one side):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Forward straight-line paddling (50 metres)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Wide turns (triangular course)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Pivot turns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Reverse paddling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Backing up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Left and right turns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Docking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Switching ends in the canoe (if time permits)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e - Paddling in cadence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $225 per person, with a limit of 10 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a Canoe rental for this course?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-lake-intermediate-3-days\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-lake-intermediate-3-days\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ek\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-lake-intermediate-3-days\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGeoff Horn is a Paddle Canada instructor trainer in Moving Water, Lakewater, and Camping (Canoe Tripping), and a former Wilderness Education Association (WEA) Instructor. Geoff has set up and taught many XC ski courses \u0026amp; canoe programs in schools all over southern SK and was a session instructor at the U of R teaching canoeing and skiing. Geoff has helped design and create canoe certification standards for Regina \u0026amp; area schools for safe canoe tripping and wilderness trips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*Cancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e30 days from the course – \u003cstrong\u003e100% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14-29 days from the course – \u003cstrong\u003e75% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0-14 days from the course – \u003cstrong\u003eNo Refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSku: PC Lake Canoe Intro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Summit Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48627043270899,"sku":"164872","price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2333\/2851\/files\/IMG_0453_3c0ccb2f-a5c6-4b09-8a35-87ab3b3d9ba9.jpg?v=1770836472"},{"product_id":"parent-kid-canoe-wilderness-course-extra-participant-ticket","title":"Parent \u0026 Kid Canoe Wilderness Course - Extra Participant Ticket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParent \u0026amp; Kid Canoe Wilderness Course - Extra Participant Ticket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates: August 10-13th 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the Churchill River, upstream from Missinipe, SK (Barker Lake \u0026amp; Devil Lake area)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $495+GST per and there is a limit to these spots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCanoes can be rented from us at an additional charge of $50 per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a Canoe rental for this course? \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-per-day-2?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taking your kids into the wilderness for a canoe trip is a fantastic way to spend time outdoors. With a canoe, you are able to haul more gear and kids don’t get as fatigued as when you go hiking or backpacking so it’s a great way to get into the wilderness earlier. Plus, you will learn some great skills that can transfer to backpacking or other outdoor adventures later in life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   After taking this course, you will have the skills to safely plan and take your family on your own canoe excursion on many of the great rivers and areas we have in Canada and Northern Saskatchewan. In addition to canoe skills, we will be teaching safe camping skills, meal planning and preparation, and bushcraft\/wilderness survival skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   This course will be taught on the beautiful Northern Shield, on the Rivers and Lakes of the famous Churchill River System. We will be camping in one location for the duration of the trip and paddling and playing in gentle rapids. There will be some R \u0026amp; R (rest \u0026amp; relaxation) time built into the course to allow time for fishing, reading, games etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe water is wonderfully warm this time of year, the daylight hours long, and the bugs are at a minimum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills covered by this course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the skills will be taught to both you and your child, so you can realize your abilities, and limitations, for safe wilderness canoe tripping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddling Class 1 rapids in a tandem canoe with your child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwimming and water safety in lakes \u0026amp; rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Camping skills such as\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ol-alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampsite selection \u0026amp; set up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacking, loading, navigation, and travel in a canoe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeal Planning, packing, preparation and cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrip planning, risk management, and safe practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilderness First-aid tips \u0026amp; training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Building, safe saw \u0026amp; axe use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*This is a course and group participation and proper behavior and attention are required for the safety of the group. Upon registration you will be asked to answer some questions regarding food allergies, physical fitness, and any relevant previous outdoor experience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are 2 instructors for this course, each with many years of canoe tripping and wilderness experience. 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